Video: I’m okay, says Rush
posted at 1:10 pm on January 2, 2010 by Allahpundit
Via the Right Scoop, a belated dose of holiday cheer from yesterday’s presser. They don’t know what happened but it couldn’t have been too serious: Not only was he out of the hospital last night, he was in high enough spirits here to turn this into a stump speech for the status quo in American health care.
He’ll be back in front of the golden microphone sometime this week.
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I don’t think this is true but it would be awesome if this was just a stunt to make a point about healthcare. We need conservatives using those type of tactics. They work.
Narutoboy on January 2, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Thank G_d.
myrenovations on January 2, 2010 at 1:15 PM
It would freak me out every time I hiccuped since they didn’t find anything. I like a mystery as much as the next person but not when it is me.
Cindy Munford on January 2, 2010 at 1:16 PM
I hope he got the birth certificate. Seriously, the dig about healthcare was perfect. Glad you are ok Rush.
txag92 on January 2, 2010 at 1:16 PM
A sad, sad day … For the Left, you KNOW they were hopin’ he’d die. If it were Olberman, we’d be wishing him well.
Tony737 on January 2, 2010 at 1:16 PM
He sure had the lefties giddy for a while. Too bad! They’ll have to get over it. I saw a tweet a few days ago that said that the folks that wanted Rush to croak were the same ones that want to run your health care. Sorta gives you the warm fuzzies doesn’t it?
ncborn on January 2, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Hopefully, he rummaged around for Obama’s birth records before he left…Great news for the New Year.
Jeff2161 on January 2, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Glad to see you are OK Rush.
You had us worried.
NeoKong on January 2, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Prayers were answered for Rush’s recovery. We need as many like him as we can get to deal with this bho, team, and most of the dc bunch.
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letget on January 2, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Dr. House requests a brain scan if its not the heart.
Punditpawn on January 2, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Best news of the year, so far.
rbj on January 2, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Great blessings to you, Rush! Glad to know that you are well.
Jaibones on January 2, 2010 at 1:19 PM
O/T CJ and LGF hit bottom,keep digging.Sick. http://gatewaypundit.firstthings.com/2010/01/a-new-low-charles-johnson-now-supporting-child-porn-in-classrooms-fisting-kits-at-school-functions/ Also,i too,am damn glad Rush is fine and will be back on the air within the week.BOOM!taste the nightstick,lefties!
theTarCzar on January 2, 2010 at 1:21 PM
I’m sure some on the left are considering this fake. Conspiracy theories coming in 3, 2, 1 . . .
conservative pilgrim on January 2, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Mark Steyn will be sitting in this Monday.
Rush returns to the Golden EIB microphone on Thursday.
fivefeetoffury on January 2, 2010 at 1:22 PM
He got through a presser without a Teleprompter.
JammieWearingFool on January 2, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Burnt offerings at the alter of Obama.
Rush Lives!
And a nice swipe at Healthcare I might say.
Kini on January 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Did he say he is taking Pretazone? That is strong drug.
terryannonline on January 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Awesome?
It would be dishonest and disingenuous.
A Conservative has needed only two things to succeed:
Liberals and the Truth.
David2.0 on January 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Happy to hear you’re well, Rush.
And, I too, loved the quips about healthcare.
anXdem on January 2, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Libtards seem to think Rush Limbaugh is more to blame for killing Iraqis than their Messiah currently in office. Goes to show how “responsible” they are.
Speedwagon82 on January 2, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Prednisone. It’s a steroid / anti-inflammatory, not a painkiller.
Enoxo on January 2, 2010 at 1:28 PM
2010 is starting off pretty good.
Kini on January 2, 2010 at 1:28 PM
I don’t think this is true but it would be awesome if this was just a stunt to make a point about healthcare. We need conservatives using those type of tactics. They work.
Narutoboy on January 2, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Awesome?
It would be dishonest and disingenuous.
A Conservative has needed only two things to succeed:
Liberals and the Truth.
David2.0 on January 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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I absolutely agree. If that were true, my opinion of Rush would sink. I have to believe it’s what it was: he felt terrible pains and got himself checked out as any one of us would. He’s famous and that’s the only reason we know it happened.
princetrumpet on January 2, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Very happy to see the big guy made it through without any trouble. Look forward to seeing him back in the Atilla The Hun chair as soon as possible. The perverted response by leftists is a preview to what we can expect to happen if we get sick and don’t have the right political pedigree.
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trapeze on January 2, 2010 at 1:31 PM
Happy New Year! We love ya, Maha Rushie.
petefrt on January 2, 2010 at 1:32 PM
I have to agree with some of the other posts on you comment.
This is Rush, not Alex Jones.
Kini on January 2, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Good for you Rush. Who’s the blonde girl? /s
ted c on January 2, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Great news, El Rushbo! Get back on air ASAP!
Always teaching. Always on message. The GOP could learn a thing or two.
Weight of Glory on January 2, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Uh, thats the golden EIB microphone mister!
Amadeus on January 2, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Dittos
borntoraisehogs on January 2, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Nancy Pelosi is also in Hawaii. I think there should be an investigation to find her role in this attempt by liberals to kill Rush.
AaronGuzman on January 2, 2010 at 1:37 PM
RUSH, BABY, YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ranzofola on January 2, 2010 at 1:38 PM
A LOT of people including me were hoping that God doesn’t call his talent loan that Rush is the recipient of just quite yet. Long live the Rush!
Mojave Mark on January 2, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Not bad for a guy that never got a college degree.
I guess it’s too late for a refund
Kini on January 2, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Heh. Indeed.
Weight of Glory on January 2, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Great news.
Spirit of 1776 on January 2, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Good for you Rush. Who’s the blonde girl? /s
ted c on January 2, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Is that his new soon to be wife?
Anyway, great news about Rush…I had a scare similar to this on a golf course about 10 years ago. I too went to the emergency room where they did tests to see if I had a heart attack. Turned out I was having panic attacks. It was very real and very scary.
Love you Rush…keep up the good fight of doing The LORD’s work.
lukespapa on January 2, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Well I got that it wasn’t a pain killer when he answered the reporter’s question no. I didn’t realize they prescribed that for backpain but I guess it makes sense.
terryannonline on January 2, 2010 at 1:46 PM
It also explains the swelling in his face.
terryannonline on January 2, 2010 at 1:47 PM
He says the doctor said it could have just been a chest wall spasm, or an arterial spasm. But I think it may have more to do with his back pain that radiated around to his shoulder / chest.
He’s been going through incredible pain the past few weeks, to where he’s been having to stand during his show.
Enoxo on January 2, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Why doesn’t he get his back operated on?
terryannonline on January 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Yay!
Happy New Year, Rush Limbaugh!
bridgetown on January 2, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Because the incision would be very close to his vocal chords. Not worth the risk to him.
Cindy Munford on January 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM
My daughter had to take that when her kidneys started failing. It has a tendency to promote weight gain. He should be careful of that also considering his problems with his weight.
This really is the best news of the new year so far though. I started considering who is both as talented and informed as him and no one can fill his shoes. No one.
hawkdriver on January 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM
In honor of Rush,i cranked on Rush-2112..the great anti-communism opus!
theTarCzar on January 2, 2010 at 1:57 PM
The left is besides themselves. They don’t know whether to hope for Rush’s demise or to pray for him. Some are even praying for his demise. Within Huffpo there seems to be a battle between those who wished him ill-will and those who wished him a speedy recovery.
A quick look at what the lefties were saying two days ago: “Good, he deserves it.”
Now that he seems to be fine, the comments are “He’s a faker” and “Publicity stunt.” and “I prayed and nothing bad happened to him.” (Okay, I threw that last one in)
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 1:57 PM
..except for scores — if not thousands — of liberal wing nuts who are now certifiably suicidal.
VoyskaPVO on January 2, 2010 at 1:57 PM
To the liberals who were hoping for Rush’s slow, painful death. IN YOUR FACE!
perroviejo on January 2, 2010 at 1:59 PM
I watched that presser live. I knew Liberals would accuse him of faking it all once he started talking about health-care.
Screw em all Rush. Let them try and make this a big deal, lol. I would bet good money that he injected politics into his recovery on purpose, hoping that somebody mainstream takes the bait. He does that alot.
Mord on January 2, 2010 at 2:00 PM
His girlfriend, Kathryn Rogers, who some say is also his fiancee.
Terrie on January 2, 2010 at 2:00 PM
except for scores — if not thousands — of liberal wing nuts who are now certifiably suicidal.
VoyskaPVO on January 2, 2010 at 1:57 PM
And that is ‘bad’ news? /s
lukespapa on January 2, 2010 at 2:01 PM
After he took that question and left, the cardiologist seems to talking in the general direction of the questioner. Looks like she might be saying something like: “Do you really think that was appropriate, young man?”.
Tuning Spork on January 2, 2010 at 2:02 PM
I think that’s why he ballooned up to his weight he was at during that one CPAC speech, and the reason he went on his new diet where he lost a lot of weight.
Enoxo on January 2, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Physicians and lawyers are sprinkled through Rush’s ancestry.
I’ve often asked myself how Rush Limbaugh does it? How is it that this guy sees it as he does? His analysis of events denotes a superior intellect and a sly wit.
After some investigation the answer came to me.
He’s German with a good bloodline.
David2.0 on January 2, 2010 at 2:05 PM
Rush said he was getting married on July 4th on the radio, iirc.
Spirit of 1776 on January 2, 2010 at 2:05 PM
I mean, he said it during his show. Not that the ceremony is on air:)
Spirit of 1776 on January 2, 2010 at 2:06 PM
I am constantly amazed so many of Rush’s listeners have followed him for 20 years and then go on to mention they vowed to switch stations if Rush ever went soft or began to “spin” politics and that because he has never done that they have stayed with him all these years.
technopeasant on January 2, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Why hasn’t there been any stories on Rush’s (and Hannity’s) syndicator (owned by ClearChannel) blind-siding some Rush radio stations?
SouthernGent on January 2, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Be well and stay well, El Rushbo.
Rest and take care of yourself. Get a second opinion and a full physical to be sure that there are no secondary problems that have led to these back and chest pains.
I am sure that you were in good hands while under the care of the doctors and hospital in Hawaii. It was just another example of your first-class behavior to acknowledge fineness when it exhibits itself.
Happy New Year to you and many more to come.
onlineanalyst on January 2, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Well, as they say, never let a crisis go to waste.
I “heart” Rush.
DaydreamBeliever on January 2, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Great idea. I remember that they dedicated that album to the “Genius of Ayn Rand”.
Rush is rightwing, whether it is the radio host or the band.
Norwegian on January 2, 2010 at 2:15 PM
Spin is in the ear of the beholder. If you don’t agree with him, he’s spinning.
Cindy Munford on January 2, 2010 at 2:20 PM
Rush will outlive that crackhead non president.
LtE126 on January 2, 2010 at 2:21 PM
I wasn’t aware that Rush (the band) was rightwing, although I moved from rock to country about 25 years ago. I’ll have to check them out and listen to some of their lyrics.
Since they are rightwing, can I assume correctly that they haven’t won any music awards?
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Thank gawd the doctors were able to pull that 10 lbs ham sandwhich out of that pig’s face.
Norman Blizter on January 2, 2010 at 2:26 PM
At least Rush isn’t a closet muslim if he’s eating a ham sammy.
SouthernGent on January 2, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Lemme run this by all Rush’s fans
Here’s my theory:
A very rare astrological (= heavenly, cosmological) event occurred on the last day of 2009 which carried its influence onto the next day, i.e the first day of 2010
I speak of the ” blue moon” ofcourse, 2 full moons in one single month
It worked for Rush by saving his body
It worked for the lunatics by exposing their dark souls
macncheez on January 2, 2010 at 2:30 PM
I agree. Kennedy was putting on some weight just before he died. I hope you also prayed to “gawd” for him.
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 2:30 PM
When i was growing up,the critics constantly bashed them,even though they are(arguably)the most talented hard rock band ever…music and lyrics.Nope no major awards either.Listen to 2112(album),”The Trees”(song) and “Red Barchetta”.You can probably find them on YouTube.
theTarCzar on January 2, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Thanks, I’ll take a look
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Norman blitzer hates himself to a great degree
Sonosam on January 2, 2010 at 2:39 PM
He reminds me of a leftwing teenage mutant Archie Bunker.Kind of humorous.
theTarCzar on January 2, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Good on ya, Rush! The left hates you because you are RIGHT!
If they listened to your show, they’d realize you are not what they mistakenly think you are…and they’d learn a thing or two!
Gob on January 2, 2010 at 2:46 PM
What is your justification for commenting on the sandwich situation, Norman-in-a-dress? Not the sandwich, not the doctors, and not Rush has to be publicly subsidized, you f’ing pu**y. And learn to spell, moron.
Doorgunner on January 2, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Thank gawd the doctors were able to pull that 10 lbs ham sandwhich out of that pig’s face.
Norman Blizter on January 2, 2010 at 2:26 PM
We can always count on you for witty, intellectual posts like this one, Troll.
Get some rest, Rush. We’re looking forward to Thursday.
kingsjester on January 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM
About five years ago I went in with pretty severe chest pains, and just like Rush’s case, they found nothing wrong.
My theory has always been that I happened to pull a muscle right where it felt like it could have been my heart, but whatever it was, when you say the words “chest pain” they really spring into action. No “sit over there and wait for someone to call you.”
I prayed that it would turn out the same way with Rush, and it looks like it did. Praise God.
calabrese on January 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM
That was my theory. Rush faked the whole thing and then at night snuck out of his room and went looking for the BC.
MB4 on January 2, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Ted is dead. Let him RIP.
MB4 on January 2, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Probably faking it like Micheal J Fox was.
rjl1999 on January 2, 2010 at 3:06 PM
My first post here on this was … “Don’t worry people, Rusty is just teasing the libbies – he’ll be around for another 20 years at least”.
HondaV65 on January 2, 2010 at 3:09 PM
And if this woman http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/12/02/obamas_aunt_avoids_all_contact/ choked on a sandwich, we’d foot the bill for: the ambulance, the sandwich, the house the sandwich was made in, the electricity to run the refrigerator, the hospital bill, the lawyer for inevitable lawsuit and a nice pantsuit or two for the press interviews.
I suspect Rush paid his own way.
I also suspect that if this woman was the aunt of a Republican president and was still on the dole, and in public housing, while her millionaire nephew resided at 1600 Pennsylvania…
Doorgunner on January 2, 2010 at 3:14 PM
I feel bad for Rush having to deal with severe neck and back pain. My husband had a ruptured cervical disc and the pain was excruciating! The surgery did involve moving the vocal cords, so I can see where he would be hesitant to have the surgery. Many prayers for Rush!
Esmerelda on January 2, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Bitter and jealous is no way to go through life, Norm!
Esmerelda on January 2, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Fox used medicine to turn his faking on and off depending on which causes he was supporting.
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Probably faking it like Micheal J Fox was.
rjl1999 on January 2, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Fox used medicine to turn his faking on and off depending on which causes he was supporting.
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Proof?
rjl1999 on January 2, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Apologies. Fox used medicine to make his illness more or less noticeable, and he did it at times to score political points.
I didn’t mean to say he was faking.
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Apologies. Fox used medicine to make his illness more or less noticeable, and he did it at times to score political points.
I didn’t mean to say he was faking.
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Fox denies this. How do you know its true?
rjl1999 on January 2, 2010 at 3:25 PM
It was just gas.
Mazztek on January 2, 2010 at 3:26 PM
Proof?
I know Rush caught hell for this, but I thought he was 100% correct in his analysis of Mikey J. Fox missing a few medications to advance his own cause.
The “proof” is in the countless appearances on camera by Mikey J. Fox where he wasn’t shaking and stuttering like Bernie Madoff hooked up to a polygraph machine.
David2.0 on January 2, 2010 at 3:28 PM
How do you know it’s not?
David2.0 on January 2, 2010 at 3:30 PM
know Rush caught hell for this, but I thought he was 100% correct in his analysis of Mikey J. Fox missing a few medications to advance his own cause.
The “proof” is in the countless appearances on camera by Mikey J. Fox where he wasn’t shaking and stuttering like Bernie Madoff hooked up to a polygraph machine.
David2.0 on January 2, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Parkinson’s symptoms are not consistent. There are good days and bad days.
rjl1999 on January 2, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Because I’m no idiot. If you recall, during the 2006 election there was a lot of debate regarding stem cell research. In some “appearances” when he stumped for Democrats in his support for stem cell funding or when talking about Parkinson’s disease, his movements would be more profound that when he wasn’t discussing stem cell research.
Just my observations.
How about you? Proof that Rush was faking?
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Then why didn’t Mikey J. Fox wait for a “good day” to go on camera?
David2.0 on January 2, 2010 at 3:34 PM
I don’t believe Rush was faking. But since the doctors found nothing wrong how do we really know? Why not just throw it out there like Rush did with Fox?
rjl1999 on January 2, 2010 at 3:35 PM
You’re not paying attention, are you? Again, Fox was trying to score political points. He entered the realm of political debate and attempted to use his illness as a tool.
Rush just used Fox’s own tool to spank him.
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Poor Obama, he is certainly disappointed.
SC.Charlie on January 2, 2010 at 3:45 PM
Why not just throw it out there like Rush did with Fox?
You’re not paying attention, are you? Again, Fox was trying to score political points. He entered the realm of political debate and attempted to use his illness as a tool.
Rush just used Fox’s own tool to spank him.
ConservativeTony on January 2, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Just because I don’t believe it (because there’s no proof) doesn’t mean I don’t get the point you’re trying to make.
rjl1999 on January 2, 2010 at 3:56 PM
LOL – OL
Colorado Anne on January 2, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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